Nomatemba Tambo
British-South African diplomat and politician
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Nomatemba Gugulethu Pudnixia Olivia Tambo (known as Thembi Tambo, born 1957[1]) is a British-South African diplomat and politician, who was appointed High Commissioner of South Africa to the United Kingdom in March 2018.[2] She was succeeded from 1 November 2022 by Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo.[3]
Succeeded byJeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo
BornNomatemba Gugulethu Pudnixia Olivia Tambo
1957 (age 68–69)
1957 (age 68–69)
CitizenshipBritish; South African
- University of Roehampton
- University of the Witwatersrand
Thembi Tambo | |
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| High Commissioner of South Africa to the United Kingdom | |
| In office March 2018 – 1 November 2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nomatemba Gugulethu Pudnixia Olivia Tambo 1957 (age 68–69) |
| Citizenship | British; South African |
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| Occupation | Diplomat, politician |
Education
Tambo has a BA in History and English at the University of Roehampton in London. This was followed by a law degree at University of the Witwatersrand in 2002. In 2007, she completed her diplomatic training.[4]
Career
Tambo was part of the Anti-Apartheid Movement.[5]
Personal life
Tambo is the daughter of Oliver Tambo. She attended the dedication of a statue to him in 2019.[6]
